Does the Bieber/Pilgrim connection somehow threaten our very existence?
We can't POSSIBLY be the first person to point this out...are we???? While the SCOTT PILGRIM trailer briefly supplanting Justin Bieber as the most important topic on earth has been noted, Bieber's uncanny resemblance to an animated manga character has not -- or at least not on comic book message boards.
Gorillaz secret guest stars
Reader Maclaine Diemer alaerted us to this new Gorillaz video which, in addition to being just excellent, features a couple of guest stars. One is obvious -- the star of many comic-bookical movies. The other -- appearing at around the 4:00 mark -- could be an homage to another well known character? Since this is the first part of an evolving story, perhaps this mysterious figure will be back in future installments.
The scoop on Damon Albarn and Alan Moore's John Dee Opera
Is this the supergroup for our time? Even more super duper than the other Gorillaz superstar lineups on their new album? Over at Vulture,...
Put your face on WIRE HANGERS
The music-comics connection continues with WIRE HANGERS, a miniseries written by Alan Robert, bass player for Life of Agony and front man for Spoiler...
EXCLUSIVE: Jhonen Vasquez covers Sir Frontalot
Nerdcore rap pioneer MC Frontalot has teamed up with comics legend Jhonen Vasquez for his new album cover. Known for his dark classic comic...
The Grammys find the future
Wow, based on last night's Grammy Award telecast, the music biz has found a new look, and it's Black Lantern all the way! Most...
Gorillaz invade Plastic Beach
Pioneering cartoon band Gorillaz is back! This time, they're living off the western coast of Africa on an island called Plastic Beach:
The band...
Headin’ for a holiday: Muppet Rhapsody
http://www.youtube.com/v/tgbNymZ7vqY&hl=en_US&fs=1&
Let's ease into the turkey glut with this delightful cultural mashup.
Adrian Tomine covers new Eels album
Eels, the much admired indie band that's mostly just a guy named E, have just announced a new album for early next year, with...
Tonight To Do for Tolkien freaks
A bunch of Tolkien/Howard Shore related events are taking place this weekend in NYC, including a LIVE symphonic performance of the Fellowship of the...
RIP: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
The woman that inspired the Beatles song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" passed away at the age of 46 from Lupus.From the WaPo...
People just like it better that way
(tip of the hat to the always-right Kurt Busiek who posted this on his Facebook page.)http://www.youtube.com/v/G4phHwSSing&feature=youtube_gdata
